WhatsApp quoteIf you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, JAFZA deserves a close look for its world's largest port-adjacent free zone and straightforward renewal process. JAFZA combines world's largest port-adjacent free zone with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time founders and established groups. Founders choose JAFZA when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office.
Why JAFZA
For most clients, one of the reasons we point clients to JAFZA is its world's largest port-adjacent free zone, which matters more than most entrepreneurs realise once the business is running. JAFZA is located in Jebel Ali Port area, Dubai — adjacent to Jebel Ali Port (world's 9th busiest), and the issuing authority's processing time for a standard file is around 10 working days. For most clients, popular activities in JAFZA include import/export, logistics, manufacturing, commodities and retail, and most of them can be combined on a single licence.
Documents required
From day one, gather these supporting documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of costs of setting up in JAFZA.
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Attested parent-company paperwork and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
Pricing
Pricing for costs of setting up in JAFZA depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Use the table below to compare packages for costs of setting up in JAFZA; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
What the price includes
Every JAFZA package quoted by GoldenKey includes the trade licence, company registration, the lease for the office option in the package and our full service. Residence visas are priced per person at on request covering the entry permit, status change, medical test and Emirates ID. Annual renewal of the licence is currently on request, and our bank account introduction service is on request. Government fees change from time to time; the figures on this page are drawn from our live price list and confirmed in writing before you pay.
Paying in instalments
In short, many JAFZA packages can be paid in two or three instalments aligned to the registrar's own payment stages: initial approval, licence issue and visa processing. Ask GoldenKey about the schedule for your package.
First year versus renewal
Put simply, your first-year cost in JAFZA includes one-off registration, establishment card and immigration file charges. From year two you pay the renewal fee and visa renewals only, which is why the second year is noticeably lower than the first. GoldenKey shows both figures side by side so there are no surprises twelve months later.
Why the UAE
Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of costs of setting up in JAFZA predictable. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from costs of setting up in JAFZA can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for costs of setting up in JAFZA happen the same day they are ready. In short, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for costs of setting up in JAFZA. As a rule, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which supporting documents each of them will ask for on a JAFZA file.
Just as important, prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss costs of setting up in JAFZA.
Frequently asked questions
How many visas can I get with a JAFZA licence?
Visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. JAFZA packages typically start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.
Can a JAFZA company do business on the UAE mainland?
A JAFZA company can sell to mainland customers through a mainland distributor, invoice services to mainland clients in most cases, and apply for a dual-licence arrangement where the emirate offers one. Direct retail or on-site contracting on the mainland needs a mainland licence.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in JAFZA?
Most JAFZA licences can be issued remotely with scanned documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residence visa is completed.
What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in JAFZA?
An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in JAFZA are as a rule the same.
How long does the JAFZA licence take?
From day one, once your papers are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 10 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
